An accounting by Daosheng on the expenses of building a kitchen. This copy was for the record of Daosheng's father's brother's wife, the two families sharing the new kitchen. The aunt-in-law could not pay the entire cost, so she gave three doors to Daosheng as a settlement., 1884
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains eight manuscripts written in Chinese. Two manuscripts deal with auspicious days: one to build a home called Cheng Huai Chun Tang (1866), one for thirty-two activities of daily life such as drilling a well or making vinegar (circa 1900). Three deal with construction: expenses to renovate a home (1727), expenses to build a kitchen (1884), account to construct a home (1803 and 1851). One is a day book for a merchant (1819-1820). One is a guide to feng shui and the positioning of gravesites (1933). One is a book of calculations for the practicing of geometry and algebra (circa 1900).
Dates
- Creation: 1884
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 linear feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Phillips Library Repository